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About Prince George's County

A mere glance at the diversity of Prince George's County confirms our role as a cultural and economic leader of tomorrow. Located in the heart of the Baltimore/Washington corridor, the County borders Washington D.C. and is just 37 miles south of the city of Baltimore. Encompassing almost 500 square miles, Prince George's County has an urban atmosphere that still manages to provide a scenic and peaceful place to live, work, and play. For more details, view the demographics provided by the U.S Census bureau.

Established in 1696

Prince George's County was formed from land in Calvert and Charles Counties by an act of the General Assembly on St. George's Day, April 23, 1696. The County was named for Prince George of Denmark, husband of Princess Anne, heir to the throne of England. A more detailed history of the County and its government is available from the Prince George's County Memorial Library System.

Elected Officials

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The County Executive is Jack B. Johnson

The mailing address for the County Executive is:
County Administration Building
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-3050

The County Council members are:

District 1 - Thomas E. Dernoga
District 2 - Will Campos
District 3 - Eric Olson
District 4 - Ingrid M. Turner
District 5 - Vacant (Special Election on May 6, 2008)
District 6 - Samuel H. Dean
District 7 - Camille A. Exum
District 8 - Tony Knotts
District 9 - Marilyn M. Bland

The mailing address for the County Council is:

County Administration Building (Room 2027)
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-3050

Municipal Governments

Within Prince George's County are twenty-seven municipalities.